The Wasp — 1887 — page 307: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains several satirical pieces and advertisements rather than a single unified cartoon. **"The Boy That Steals the Paper"** is a humorous poem about a mischievous boy who steals newspapers from doorsteps. The accompanying illustration shows a rascally young figure, and the verse mocks this petty theft with comedic exasperation. **"Parlor Eggs"** appears to be a dialogue satirizing pretentious or affected speech, likely poking fun at social affectation among the upper classes discussing trivial matters like eggs and commerce. The page also includes business advertisements and other miscellaneous content typical of 19th-century satirical magazines, which combined humor, social commentary, and commercial notices to appeal to readers seeking entertainment and consumer information.